Staff

Our experienced staff are qualified to provide services to individuals of all ages in every stage of vision loss. ABVI clients receive personalized instruction to meet their unique needs from Certified Vision Professionals. Some of our areas of certification and expertise include low vision, orientation and mobility, vocational rehabilitation, teachers for the visually impaired, and assistive technology. Clients also receive professional support from our friendly case management, billing and community relations staff. Whether the advancement and development teams are raising awareness in the community or the finance and human resource teams are streamlining internal processes, every area collaborates to bring about the best experience for our clients! Together, we empower clients to achieve independence and live fulfilling, purpose-driven lives.

Staff

Our experienced staff are qualified to provide services to individuals of all ages in every stage of vision loss. ABVI clients receive personalized instruction to meet their unique needs from Certified Vision Professionals. Some of our areas of certification and expertise include low vision, orientation and mobility, vocational rehabilitation, teachers for the visually impaired, and assistive technology. Clients also receive professional support from our friendly case management, billing and community relations staff. Whether the advancement and development teams are raising awareness in the community or the finance and human resource teams are streamlining internal processes, every area collaborates to bring about the best experience for our clients! Together, we empower clients to achieve independence and live fulfilling, purpose-driven lives.

Our Executive Team

Courtney P. Plotner

President & CEO of ABVI, CEO of the ABVI Foundation

Jeanie Farmer

Chief Operating Officer

Amanda Stolz

Chief Programs Officer of Adult Services

Bryson Young

Executive Director of the ABVI Foundation, Chief Advancement Officer of ABVI

Anne Reid

Chief Development Officer

Kelley Mills

Chief Programs Officer Children's Services

Ira Reasons

Human Resources Director

Mike Mistler

Finance Director

Our Staff Members

Tammie J Alan

Programs

Teacher for the Visually Impaired, Certified Orientation & Mobility Specialist

Lynn Campbell

Programs

Certified Orientation & Mobility Specialist

Danielle Driscoll

Programs

Teacher for the Visually Impaired

Erika Guilfuchi

Programs

Teacher for the Visually Impaired

Deborah Harlin

Programs

Lead iCanConnect Trainer

Ruthie Harman

Programs

Manager of Client Services

Jim Jackson

Programs

Assistive Technology Trainer

D. Tim Johnson

Programs

Teacher for the Visually Impaired

Alessandra Kester

Programs

Teacher for the Visually Impaired, Certified Orientation & Mobility Specialist

Shelly Klau

Operations

Accounting Coordinator

Carrie Lesher

Foundation

Development Assistant

Jen Licata

Operations

Content & Communications Specialist

Alexandra Livingston

Programs

Certified Orientation & Mobility Specialist

Yinka Martin

Programs

Certified Orientation & Mobility Specialist

Samantha McGovern Baird

Programs

Manager of Vocational Rehabilitation Contracts, Certified Orientation & Mobility Specialist, Certified Low Vision Therapist, Certified Vision Rehabilitation Therapist

Alicia Pugh

Programs

Teacher for the Visually Impaired, Certified Orientation & Mobility Specialist, Early Intervention Lead, Transition Lead

Mollie Rootham

Programs

School-Age Lead, Teacher for the Visually Impaired

Brittany Sona

Programs

Low Vision Program and Billing Operations Administrator

Laura Beth Spangler

Foundation

Director of Development

Alli Stovall

Foundation

Event & Marketing Coordinator

Kimberly Taylor

Programs

Administrative Assistant